Buyers Keep Choosing Dubai and the Numbers Still Work
Dubai attracts attention for its skyline, but buyers stay for one reason: the math works.
Mid-market apartments in Dubai typically sell between âŹ3,500 and âŹ5,000 per sqm, with prime areas higher. A modern one-bedroom apartment often falls between âŹ220,000 and âŹ400,000, depending on location and building quality.
Rental demand is strong and international. Annual rents for similar units commonly range from:
- âŹ12,000 to âŹ25,000 for one-bedroom apartments
That translates into gross rental yields of 6-9%, levels rarely achievable in major global cities.
Add to that:
- no annual property tax
- no capital gains tax for individuals
- relatively low purchase costs (around 6-7% total)
Dubai remains one of the most efficient real estate markets in the world.
Buyers choose Dubai because:
- transactions are fast and transparent
- foreign ownership is clearly regulated
- rental liquidity is high
- properties can serve both income and personal use
Dubai isnât a speculative gamble - itâs a market designed for active ownership.
For investors seeking yield and for buyers wanting a globally connected base, Dubai continues to deliver exactly what people expect real estate to do: perform.